In this article you will find out how to properly care for and divide the autumn anemone and how to find the perfect location.
Our autumn tip for your garden: Every year, the easy-care autumn anemone only begins to flower in late summer and counteracts the dull autumn that is actually slowly beginning. So it's no wonder that it has long been one of the most popular late bloomers, especially in cottage gardens.
Tip: The delicate pink or white blossoms of the wild forms are particularly lovely and are very suitable as cut flowers for the room vase. In the meantime, however, new varieties in a wide variety of colors are increasingly being offered in specialist shops.
Autumn Anemone - The right location
The autumn anemones, which can grow to a height of 1.5 m, are often planted in groups, which means that they can be shown to their best advantage during their flowering phase. They prefer a nutrient-rich, humus-rich or moderately loamy soil.
The autumn anemone can also be planted in light semi-shade without any problems. Whereby she then often finds a naturally moist soil. Preferably in the immediate vicinity of walls or trees. Because it only tolerates direct sunlight if it is watered regularly - even before flowering begins.
Tip: Always tie tall anemone plants lightly to a garden stake or fence post so that they do not snap off in strong winds.
The autumn anemone can be propagated by dividing the perennials. Spring is certainly the best time for this, because the new perennial plants can then grow optimally throughout the summer. August is recommended as the latest planting date.
Tip: Unfortunately, autumn anemones are often eaten by snails in spring, which the gardener should do as soon as possible.
Care tips for the autumn anemone
Although the autumn anemone is hardy, it should still be piled up with leaves or covered with brushwood in late autumn to protect it from severe frost. Especially during the first two years of planting!
Also requires theAlways plant an evenly moist soil, but no waterlogging should occur. Especially on hot summer days, the seemingly inconspicuous plant needs to be watered regularly.
Tip: Loosen up the always moist soil around the perennial from time to time. In spring and after flowering in autumn, compost can also be worked in when loosening.